Buffalo Bills LB Kirk Morrison is expected to see playing time at middle linebacker during the third preseason game Saturday, Aug. 25. Morrison was competing for the starting strongside linebacker but now will be used as a backup at both positions.

Buffalo Bills LB Arthur Moats has the edge right now over LB Kirk Morrison in the team's strongside linebacker competition. Although Moats will start in the preseason opener Thursday, Aug. 9, defensive coordinator Dave Wannstedt said both players will get equal reps in the game.

Buffalo Bills defensive coordinator Dave Wannstedt indicated that he would like the team to re-sign LB Kirk Morrison this offseason. If Morrison returns, he likely will compete for the starting strongside linebacker job as well as be the backup at middle linebacker.

Jacksonville Jaguars general manager Gene Smith said he expects impending free-agent LB Kirk Morrison to test free agency but has told Morrison to stay in touch with the team in case they want to re-sign him.

Jacksonville Jaguars LB Kirk Morrison was second on the team in tackles this season with 141, according to CBSSports.com. Nonetheless, the team does not seem to be in love with Morrison and, if given the opportunity, might replace him in the offseason.